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In lead-up to Biden’s visit, Rutgers will turn the campus purple Christina Gaudino Correspondent
As part of the campaign to End Sexual Violence, the Office of Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance is holding a series of events for students this week. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR
Today represents the launch of “Turn the Campus Purple,” a weeklong campaign hosted by the Rutgers University Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA) to raise awareness about dating and domestic violence. Notably, October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month. In addition to the widely-anticipated “It’s On Us” rally with former Vice President Joe Biden this Thursday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. at the College Avenue Student Center, several other events will be taking place this week in coordination with multiple on-campus offices and organizations, including the dining halls, Residence Life and The Center for Social Justice Education. The goal of the “Turn the Campus Purple” campaign is “to turn our physical and personal space purple to connect us as a community that will not tolerate violence and abuse,” according to a campaign flyer.
The campaign seeks to make a statement that the community will “work together to support survivors, help prevent acts of abuse and violence as positive, active bystanders.” A detailed schedule of events is available on the event Facebook page. Tonight at 8:30 p.m. at the Lucy Stone Hall auditorium on the Livingston campus, SCREAM Theater will display a unique performance entitled “How Can I Help?” The first 100 students to attend will receive the new “I Support. I Prevent. I Speak.” T-shirt. This SCREAM performance, which will include content specific to this week, aims to educate about warning signs for abusive behavior in dating relationships, and how bystanders can help, said Loren Linscott, director of VPVA. “The main message is ‘Do you know somebody that you care about that you think is in an abusive dating relationship, or have you questioned whether or not your partner is abusive?’” he said.
Bystander intervention is particularly critical at Rutgers University, Linscott said, referencing a recent study from the School of Social Work which indicated that a Rutgers student is most likely to tell another student about an incident of interpersonal violence. According to the survey, one in five of all Rutgers undergraduate students has had another Rutgers student tell them that they had experienced sexual violence. “Because we know that, we want to make sure that Rutgers students are capable of being supportive and not judgemental or victim-blaming,” Linscott said. The purpose of this performance, and the entire campaign, he said, is to equip students with the tools to be effective bystanders. SCREAM Theater, which is a component of VPVA and ser ves as its main prevention strategy, began in 1991 as a response to the University president’s See purple on Page 4
U. says parking ticket fines go toward transportation budget Christian Zapata Correspondent
With millions of dollars collected in parking tickets at Rutgers each semester, many students have brought up a single question — what is the money used for? According to officials, the money that students spend on campus permits and pay in parking violations helps replenish the Department of Transportation’s budget and increase traffic efficiency. Money collected by the City of New Brunswick, on the other hand, is typically used to promote constant flow throughout the city’s parking meters. Rutgers parking tickets are issued by the University, while New Brunswick tickets are issued by the city, said Jack Molenaar, the senior director of the Department of Transportation. “A University parking ticket is given under general education law for protecting our property,” he said. “We can’t impound a vehicle and we can’t put out a warrant for someone’s arrest.” Ticket prices range anywhere from $20 for an expired meter with the most expensive being $300 for use of a fraudulent or stolen permit, according to their site. People who are not affiliated with the University are still responsible for paying parking tickets, Molenaar said. These people are
at risk to have their vehicles towed for any parking violation more than $200. Anyone found with an outstanding debt is transferred to a collection agency. The turnaround rates for tickets vary by situation, Molenaar said. Every ticket is different and takes into account different variables such as location, number of tickets received by the vehicle prior and if the individual is a repeat offender. “People sometimes appeal tickets and sometimes they let it go. It’s everything in between,” he said. The money accumulated from tickets supports the transportation services budget, the bus budget, lot maintenance, plowing and more, Molenaar said. “The percentage of people that are not compliant versus are complaining is probably somewhere around less than 15 percent,” he said. “The people that don’t comply subsidize the ones that do.” Molenaar said if ticket enforcement was not upheld then permit prices would rise. If the rules were not upheld, no one would buy permits. Permits are always available to students but are limited on College Avenue, Molenaar said. This is done in order to cut down the number of students driving to class and ease traffic flow that builds throughout campus. “We have enough parking on Livingston campus to handle this,
otherwise we’d have to build more parking decks and I’d have to raise the price of permits to cover the cost of that construction,” he said. Molenaar said to consider everyone who rides University buses and imagine if 25 percent of those people were allowed to park on any campus. He said the policy was much less restrictive prior to his time at the Department of Transportation, and that his administration has managed to significantly reduce traffic. Nine new parking structures will also be built as part of the University’s Transportation Master Plan, Assistant Director of Public and Media Relations Neal Buccino told The Daily Targum in early September. Molenaar said adjustments of College Avenue entrances and shifting toward lots on other campuses is part of that plan. In regards to street parking, Mitch Karon, the executive director of the New Brunswick Parking Authority (NBPA), said Rutgers police can issue parking tickets for state regulation violations such as parking in a crosswalk or in front of a hydrant. The NBPA enforces both state and municipal parking regulations within the boundaries of New Brunswick parking spaces. Money from parking tickets and meters helps offset the cost of the enforcement department that issues tickets, Karon said. In 2016, approximately 74,000 summonses were issued by the
The Director of Transportation said money from parking permits and tickets is factored back into the department’s budget and used to improve buses, parking lots and more. THOMAS BONIELLO NBPA, Karon said. The fines were split between the state, city and the authority. The authority receives $4 for every paid ticket. Meter fees are based on demand promote turnover of parking spaces, Karon said. Ideally, it is suggested that there be a 15 percent vacancy rate at meter spaces. Pricing is geared to achieve this percentage. In regard to visitor parking Karon said that free parking will
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RUSA swears in 25 new representatives at general body meeting Christina Gaudino Correspondent
During its general body meeting last Thursday, the Rutgers University Student Assembly (RUSA) swore in 25 newly-elected representatives and passed new legislation to co-sponsor an upcoming sustainability symposium at the University. The meeting began with a discussion by Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Dr. Felicia McGinty. As McGinty was welcomed to the stage by Evan Covello, RUSA president and an Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy senior, he noted her leadership in major initiative projects and campaigns, including the Rutgers University End Sexual Violence campaign and the new Inclusion campaign. “As your vice chancellor for Student Affairs, I am the person who is delegated the responsibility to think about the student experience,” she said. The goal of her office, she said, is to help students be engaged citizens and support learning outside the classroom. McGinty outlined major campaigns the Division of Student Affairs is working on, most notably the initiatives on inclusion and sexual violence prevention and outreach. Addressing the University’s focus on inclusion, she emphasized that being culturally or ethnically diverse does not necessarily translate to inclusivity. “It’s about creating a campus culture where everyone feels welcome, supported and connected,” she said. With regards to the ongoing End Sexual Violence campaign, McGinty emphasized that the University is unique in focusing as much on prevention and education as they do in responding to instances of sexual violence. She also addressed the upcoming week-long “Turn the Campus Purple” campaign to
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Michelle Glauberzon, a Rutgers to a post on its Facebook page, raise awareness of dating and domestic violence, of which the Business School first-year student, had great success this season in main event is a rally on Thursday is a newly-elected Livingston at- getting its candidates elected — featuring former Vice President large representative — she said she 14 out of the 16 members who is looking forward to continuing ran, or 87.5 percent, were elected Joe Biden. “Former Vice President Biden her work in student government af- to RUSA. Following the swearing-in ceris coming here because he wants ter serving as vice president on her to talk to students,” she said. “He high school’s student government. emony, the student body passed has heard about your passion, She formed the Rutgers UKnight- legislation to co-sponsor the upcoming “RU Sustainable to the ed party with her friends. your commitment to this work.” “I hope to carry on the idea of Core?” event on Oct. 11. The University has been trying The bill was authored and preto invite Biden for over a year and what my team ran on,” Glaubersented by Dan Chulak, the Unizon said. a half, McGinty said. versity Affairs “Schedules Committee were different, chair and a lots of things were going on “It’s about creating a campus culture where everyone School of Environmental and when he was feels welcome, supported and connected.” Biological Sciin the White ences senior. House. Two felicia mcginty The sympoweeks ago, he Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs sium, which called us and will take place said, ‘Okay, this WednesI’m coming,’” day from 6 she said. She recalled attending the to 9 p.m. at the Cook Student Although tickets are currently sold out, students are encouraged first RUSA meeting in Septem- Center, will focus on the 17 UN to line up outside the College Ave- ber when the director of the Of- Sustainable Development Goals nue Gym, where the rally will take fice of Violence Prevention and and is an opportunity to “foster place because if ticket holders are Victim Assistance (VPVA) spoke sustainability in our lives, local communities, Rutgers and socinot in line by 1 p.m., their tickets to the assembly. “I thought that the ability to ety,” according to the RU Suswill be released, McGinty said. “We want to fill the gym — we work hand-in-hand (with admin- tainable website. In addition to several Rutgers want to let Biden talk to students istrators) to implement change on faculty, staff and students, the because that’s what he’s coming campus was amazing,” she said. A large number of new RUSA event will also feature keynote to do,” she said. Following McGinty’s presenta- members are members of the Un- speaker Jonas Haertle from the tion, 25 newly-elected members Screw RU party, which, according United Nations Global Compact, were sworn in as voting members of the assembly. “We had an 8 percent turnout of the student population,” said Viktor Krapivin, RUSA Elections chairman and a School of Arts and Sciences senior. “Which is about a 14 percent aggregate increase in the number of people voting last year.” Thirty-two representatives were elected, he said. Thirty-six seats were up for the contest, but four positions remain unfilled because there were not enough candidates who ran from the Cook or Douglass campuses for the atlarge representative positions. There are now a total of 86 voting members in the Assembly, Krapivin said.
Chulak said. There are currently 12 other co-sponsors, according to the website. Co-sponsoring this event, Chulak noted, will not entail a monetary contribution. Rather, RUSA will be affirming the undergraduate student population’s support for the cause and will lend their public relations support to help promote the symposium. The goal of the event is to bring students, faculty and staff together to engage with one another and with members of the broader community to discuss sustainability at Rutgers and beyond, Chulak said. “Part of what we’ve been trying to do here at Rutgers is to change the culture around sustainability and environmental issues,” Chulak said. RUSA has recently donated $2,000 to support the “Cupanion” reusable bottle initiative, which entails a shift toward reusable bottles in the dining halls as an alternative to plastic and paper cups. This is not the first sustainability event at Rutgers, Chulak said in his presentation — the first one was last fall, and the University has hosted one every semester. “It has been growing, and the plan is to keep going forward with this every semester,” he said.
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After welcoming its new campus representatives, the Rutgers University Student Assembly listened to a presentation on inclusion and sexual violence prevention given by Dr. Felicia McGinty, the vice chancellor of Student Affairs. CYNTHIA VASQUEZ
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purple Organizers are hoping to fill all 400 seats in Lucy Stone for Monday’s SCREAM Theater event continued from front requirement that ever y incoming first-year student participate in a program on sexual assault, according to the VPVA website. To this day, every Rutgers orientation includes a SCREAM Theater program. “(SCREAM Theater) is research-based. It has been evaluated and has shown to have an impact on people who participate,” Linscott said. He emphasized that this performance will also make a special effort for the people and
situations depicted in the scenarios as accessible as possible to ever y student. “There are 400 seats in the Lucy Stone Hall auditorium,” Linscott said. “And I would love to see every seat filled.” On Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m at the Brower Steps on the College Avenue campus, VPVA will also be holding a candlelight vigil, he said, which will be a gathering where students can come out and hear people’s stories and offer support. This event focuses less on prevention and more on awareness
and survivor support, he said. Interested students may stop by the VPVA office at 3 Bartlett St. near the College Avenue Student Center to pick up electric purple candles to bring to the event. On Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., students can participate in a “CHALK THE BLOCK” event at the Livingston Courtyard on the Livingston campus. “People can use chalk to decorate the courtyard as another way to raise awareness about dating violence,” Linscott said. Similar to the “Clothesline” Project held last month, where students could decorate t-shir ts with their experiences as victims or bystanders to interpersonal violence, participants have the option to either obser ve or to be active
and engage in a conversation. Linscott noted that VPVA staf f will also be present if students want to talk about their experiences. Also taking place on Wednesday is a lecture by actress, comedian and video blogger Franchesca Ramsey. The event, which is in recognition of Ally Week, is presented by the Rutgers University Programming Association (RUPA) and sponsored by the Center for Social Justice Education. It will begin at 7 p.m. in the Multipurpose room of the College Avenue Student Center, according to the event Facebook page. “The point is that everywhere you go for the week, we’re demonstrating as a community that we take this very seriously and want to support survivors as well as be
engaged in how to do prevention work,” Linscott said. Addressing the “It’s on Us” rally this Thursday, Linscott emphasized the necessity for universities and other institutions to lead the way in sexual violence prevention and education, particularly now that it is not a priority of the current presidential administration. The ultimate purpose of “Turn the Campus Purple,” Linscott said, is to create a community culture of intolerance toward sexual violence that students can take with them when they graduate from Rutgers. “We take this seriously here,” he said. “And we’re willing to do something about it. We’re laying out all these dif ferent ways for students to have healthy relationships and to be active bystanders.”
U. students run 3.5 miles for RU Muddy Jillian Pastor
catch a breath, which made it more fun and rewarding when we actually finished the whole thing,” Students were not afraid to get she said. The event had no winners bedown and dirty this past Friday at the University’s annual “RU Mud- cause it is not timed, but competitive runners can track their own times dy” event. “RU Muddy” is a 3.5-mile run using the clocks on the course. There are also showers and fire that moves through the intramural fields and the Ecological trucks at the end of the run to Preserve. The run is filled with help clean off. “The first mud pit felt gross and obstacles like natural hurdles, water crossings, trail running and a I didn’t dip all the way down cause I was hesitant but you were basimud pit. After the run, there were festiv- cally forced to dive in on the one at ities which included a DJ perfor- the end and you had people dumpmance, food and drinks. People ing shovels of mud from your left also participated in in a pull-up and right, so it was fun until I got it in my eyes,” Kolesa said. competition and other activities. “RU Muddy” also provided an All Rutgers students, faculty, staff and members of the area for the disposal of sneakers. Rutgers community are able to Flip flops were available for the participate in this event. Guests first 250 participants who handed outside of the Rutgers commu- in their dirty sneakers. “RU Muddy” partnered with nity were able to participate as well but must be registered by USAgain to collect shoes for recycling and reuse. those who are The shoes that affiliated with were collected the University. “Everyone was will be given a The run can encouraging, even when second life by be as tough and challengwe had to stop and catch people around the world. ing as you a breath.” USAgain is a want it to be, company that according to Patricia kolesa collects untheir website. School of Environmental and Biological wanted textiles “We have Sciences Junior and resells designed this them in the course so that United States competitive runners can challenge them- and abroad. Millions of pounds of selves. However, we invite begin- clothing are diverted from ending ner/novice runners or walkers to up in landfills and they generate participate. Those who are up for new revenue streams for United the challenge will run as much of States businesses and non-profits. According to RU Muddy’s webthis course as possible and tackle every obstacle. For those who just site, it is a great group participawant to have fun, take your time tion activity as well. The Pretty Girls Sweat orgaon the course and enjoy the scenery while overcoming the obsta- nization attended the mud run. cles with the help of your friends!” In a previous The Daily Targum article, members said they were the website said. Patricia Kolesa, a School of Envi- excited to participate this year. Mackenzie Heffernan, a School ronmental and Biological Sciences junior, said that this was her first of Arts and Sciences senior, participated in the race with The time participating in the event. “I was expecting it to be simi- Pretty Girls Sweat organization. lar to a cross country course, but She founded the Rutgers team my other roommate and I were this year and said she plans for surprised by the hurdles, tires the group to participate in the Big and exercises at different stations Chill as well. “Things got a little messy today through the course,” she said. Kolesa compared the run to a on Livingston campus,” the club said in a Facebook post after the mini boot camp. “Everyone was encouraging, race. “But it was definitely one to even when we had to stop and check off the Rucket list.” Staff Writer
The annual “RU Muddy” event at Rutgers encourages students to get outside and partake in 3.5 miles of obstacles, trails and water crossings. Hundreds of students and faculty took part in this year’s run and the festivities that followed. TATIANA MCNEIL
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New Brunswick’s Oktoberfest celebration draws hundreds Jillian Pastor Staff Writer
A piece of the most renowned beer festival in the world came to New Brunswick this Saturday. Originally a German festival, Oktoberfest is the world’s largest Volksfest, a word that refers to a traveling funfair. Famously held in Munich, Germany, it usually lasts from late September to the first weekend in October. More than 6 million people from around the world attend the event every year and many cities, including New Brunswick, model their celebrations after the original Munich event. Of course, large quantities of Oktoberfest beer are consumed during the festival. In 2013 during Munich’s 180th Oktoberfest, 6.4 million festival-goers drank 7.7 million liters of beer. Oktoberfest beers are dark-colored lagers brewed and slowly fermented throughout the summer months to allow rich malt flavors to develop. John Noonan, School of Arts and Sciences senior, said that he was very excited for New Brunswick’s Oktoberfest. “When fall comes around my father and I drink beer out of pumpkins. But in all seriousness, this is a great way to kick off the fall in New Brunswick,” he said. This year, New Brunswick Oktoberfest was hosted by Makin Waves and New Brunswick City Market. According to the Facebook page, it was a celebration of the City Center businesses, the community and the fall harvest season. According to the page, “The music line-up will keep you entertained all afternoon and feature a combination of performances for a broad base of tastes and age groups. A variety of local food and exhibitors will keep your interest. A traditional beer garden setting of local establishments will offer craft and special draft beers for purchase.” There was a children’s area on Bayard Street with pumpkin decorating, balloon twists and face painting.
New Brunswick’s celebration of Oktoberfest consisted of traditional German food, live music and lots of beer. The festival was held downtown and numerous local bars and business got involved as vendors with some, like Old Bay, hosting their own Oktoberfest events. ERIN KEANE There were some vendors at the festival as well, like Empanada Express, Joselyn Foods, The Good Donut Shop, Popcorn for the People, LulaRoe, New Pride Designs, Green Home Solutions and Sofia Accessories. This year, Harvest Moon Brewery & Cafe and Old Bay Restaurant also served up special beers in the Oktoberfest Beer Garden.
At Old Bay, Oktoberfest continued until Sunday. Doors opened at 1 p.m. and admissions included a free first draft beer, a free T-shirt to the first 100 people, a German food buffet, 24 international craft beers on tap and live German music by Alpine Express. Bridget Skinner is a staff member at Old Bay and a Rutgers graduate. “I am very excited for Oktoberfest at Old Bay,” Skinner
said. “I’m wearing traditional Dirndl.” A dirndl, she said, is female lederhosen that includes a white top with a long skirt attached. “We’re offering a lot of German draft beers because it’s really about German culture. It’s exciting because there’s a lot of new options and some really excellent food too,” Skinner said. “It’s really just a celebration.
Everyone will be happy and eating and drinking and being together.” Danny McGill is the general manager of INC American Bar and Kitchen in New Brunswick. He too was looking forward to the festivities. “The German tradition of Oktoberfest is one that has been around for a long time,” McGill said. “It’s a fun time that means fall is here.”
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here are many ways in which LGBTQ people, myself inSEX AND THE CITY cluded, expect to experience awkwardness or even ASHLEY FOWLER discrimination on a day-today basis. As a woman in a relationship with a woman, ever since I began disclosing my sexuality during appointments, I have seen doctors become visibly awkward and uncomfortable, or be unable to give accurate advice. One doctor simply told me to “use a condom” when having sex with women. These moments haven’t affected me too deeply — but my female partner’s experience with a doctor made me think about the disparity of quality of care that an LGBTQ person can receive. Similarly, patients deserve agency and information within appointments, and denying these things lowers the standard of care and negatively affects vulnerable patients. My partner had two visits with the same doctor at a health clinic regarding symptoms of a yeast infection. When my partner went the first time, the doctor asked if she was sexually active. My partner responded that she was, and with a female partner. My partner told me that “she asked me if I was with a girl like, eight to 10 times. She seemed visibly off-put by it.” Coming out to a doctor can be difficult enough for someone, and there’s no reason a person’s sexuality should need to be justified or stated again and again. I can’t help but reason that this wouldn’t happen if my partner simply said she was having sex with a man or penile-vaginal sex. A week later, my partner returned to the same doctor for another visit, this time, a gynecological exam. When going through the same set of questions, the doctor asked my partner if she was sexually active and then, when my partner said yes, the doctor said, “with a boy.” My partner said no, and was ignored. As the questioning continued, the doctor began sentences by saying things like, “when you and him have sex ... ” My partner corrected her twice, but then after continuing to be ignored, she gave up in what I assume is part frustration, part embarrassment. My partner also notes that the doctor acted much
“A week later, my partner returned to the same doctor for another visit, this time, a gynecological exam.” more kindly towards her when she decided to proceed with the incorrect narrative that my partner was straight. After questioning, my partner received a gynecological exam, which is often anxiety-provoking and invasive. This can be mitigated by a doctor who tells you what is going on and is able to inform you during the exam. This did not happen to my partner, who stated that she was nervous prior to the beginning of the exam. This was ignored, and no attempts to inform or comfort her were made. The doctor did not tell her what procedure she was performing next, or what these tests were checking for. My partner recalls that the one time the doctor did speak, it was to tell her she was performing a bi-manual exam. This exam is fairly controversial on the grounds that it is both invasive and often inefficient at detecting issues (for example, the American Academy of Family Physicians does not endorse performance of this exam within routine gynecological screenings). Sometimes bimanual exams are done following pap smears, but I can’t speak for this fully since my partner literally has no clue what tests were done on her. After the exam was over, the doctor told my partner that she had tested her for STDs but wasn’t going to even send in the tests because she “didn’t think it was that.” My partner didn’t even know until after the exam was over that she was tested for STDs, and furthermore, it doesn’t make sense why the doctor wouldn’t simply ask for a urine sample if she was going to test for STDs — most doctors endorse urine samples for STD testing because it is less invasive and more accurate than cervical/vaginal swabbing. My partner was shaken and upset after the appointment. It was invasive, uncomfortable and felt violating. A person shouldn’t walk out of a doctor’s office unaware of what tests have been performed on them. A person shouldn’t feel uncomfortable disclosing their sexuality to any doctor, but perhaps most importantly, a gynecologist. Negative experiences with healthcare providers discourage patients from getting the care they need, as well as being completely honest with doctors. Doctors have an obligation to give comprehensive and accurate care. To act awkwardly around an LGBTQ patient, or to blatantly deny a patient’s sexuality, is unacceptable, invalidating and harmful to the person’s relationship with the care provider and internal relationship with their sexuality. Doctors should allow for agency within appointments — they should inform patients of what they are doing and what tests they are running, and they should make at least an effort to comfort patients during exams which are especially invasive and uncomfortable. All of these are obligations of a healthcare provider, and I’ve seen firsthand that for them to not do their job is entirely detrimental. Ashley Fowler is a School of Arts and Sciences first-year majoring in English. Her column “Sex and the City,” runs on alternate Mondays.
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ew Brunswick is trying to improve all as- city. With an intended collaboration between Unipects of the community by building the new versity students, visiting artists and administration New Brunswick Performing Arts Center from all of the cultural centers, NBPAC is going to (NBPAC). And by getting involved in its creation benefit the intended urban economic development with the New Brunswick Development Corporation that is projected for the City of New Brunswick. (Devco), Rutgers is giving back to its community The hopes for a project of this magnitude is that and students. Construction for the NBPAC official- it will attract the attention of the best of the best ly broke ground last Wednesday and the celebra- even from farther off places, and bring them to the tion was met by speeches from Rutgers and New complex to take part in the cultural growth that will Brunswick leaders. But this is not just any ordinary be taking place. With news indicating that arts and humanities properforming arts center. The NBPAC, which will be built between the College Avenue and Douglass grams around the nation might be in danger of being campuses, will be a 22-story complex. This complex closed or viciously cut in terms of budget, it seems will feature two theaters, three rehearsal stages and as though Rutgers is proving to be a beacon of hope many other amenities. The entire performing arts for the arts, just by its involvement in this project. Not only is the center will cost University invest$190 billion. ing in an arts cenProjected ter, it is creating to be located one that can be between the “The NBPAC, which will be built between the described as exGeorge Street Playhouse and College Avenue and Douglass campuses, will be a tremely impressive. Allotting an CrossRoads The22-story complex.” entire center to atre, the NBPAC the arts is a mesis set to open in sage of positivity the Fall of 2019 from Rutgers and and will be a New Brunswick testament to the importance of theatre and arts to the Rutgers and to the student artists within the University and community. And there are plenty at that. Rutgers is home New Brunswick community. The main focus of the NBPAC is diversity, ac- to the Mason Gross School of the Arts, which is highcording to the Board President of Crossroads The- ly esteemed and has also won many awards in terms ater Anthony Carter. It is also meant to enhance the of its ranking as an elite arts program within the nacommunity’s understanding of culture and the jour- tion. Starting construction on the NBPAC is a means ney of theatre programs within the city. In the past, for giving more back to the students and staff that some theatres have reduced their budgets because make the program as incredible as it is today. What of losing their audiences, but now these projects better way to provide for art students than to give have been able to receive the footing they needed them a space to take their implement their skills? In a climate where the arts seem to be less and in order to grow. But these worries are not as apparent with the construction of the NBPAC. Rutgers less appreciated, Rutgers is sending the right mesand community officials and leaders are predicting sage with its groundbreaking. The NBPAC is the that NBPAC will work to the advantage of the cul- kind of center that will bring together the University ture, economic development and job growth of the and the city that surrounds it. The Daily Targum’s editorials represent the views of the majority of the 149th editorial board. Columns, cartoons and letters do not necessarily reflect the views of the Targum Publishing Company or its staff. Twitter: @Daily_Targum Instagram: @dailytargum facebook.com/thedailytargum youtube.com/targummultimedia
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Our generation must learn to re-engage with surroundings THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS ANA COUTO
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owadays, it feels like it’s easier to meet people through dating apps, and I’m not just talking “romantically” here — a lot of these apps have recently installed functions that allow you to search for “friends” in the most platonic sense possible. How can we meet people and engage in proper conversations if we are essentially fixated on our phones from morning till night? As a result, the art of conversation has been lost, particularly among millennials and Gen-Ys. But that’s probably not news to anyone at this point. We have forgotten how to engage in conversation because we avoid getting to know people. And we avoid getting to know people because we delude ourselves into believing that our phones supply us with sufficient human interaction. Our digitally-inclined culture promotes the idea that we must constantly be glued to our phone screens, to the point where most of us experience anxiety when we do not have immediate access to our devices. We have become a culture that demands instant gratification and pretends to be satisfied with an increasing number of likes, followers and retweets. In other words, we are giving way to a future that will cease to function efficiently because
a great number of the population will be crippled by social anxiety. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, approximately 15 million American adults suffer from social anxiety disorder. Interestingly enough, yet not surprising, the typical age of onset is 13 years old. Hence, we are prepping the future generation of Americans to become adults who lack basic social skills and coping mechanisms. We have become so accustomed to accepting this new
can be a great tool for business growth and exposure, as well as to interact with friends and loved ones who perhaps live far away, it is not enough to fulfill the human need for person-to-person communication. I don’t care how many times someone claims that this doesn’t apply to them simply because he or she “hates people,” which, by the way, seems to be the new life motto of anyone below the age of 40. It’s been scientifically proven that the need to connect socially is not only ingrained into our very
“We have become a culture that demands instant gratification and pretends to be satisfied with an increasing number of likes, followers and retweets.”
notion that social interaction is equated with swiping left or right. That the exchange of a few acronyms and emoticons proves we are having meaningful conversations. According to the statistics gathered by Common Sense Media, “a nonprofit focused on helping children, parents and educators navigate the world of media and technology,” teens in the U.S. spend roughly nine hours a day on social media. Therefore, in any given month, teens spend about 252 hours total on social media, which is the equivalent of 10.5 days. While social media
beings, but it is a “powerful” driving force of the human experience. Scientist Matthew Libman, who studies the neuroscience of human connections, concludes that “Different cultures have different beliefs about how important social connection and interdependence are to our lives. In the West, we like to think of ourselves as relatively immune to sway of those around us while we each pursue our personal destiny. But I think this is a story we like to tell ourselves rather than what really happens.” He goes on to add
that “Across many studies of mammals, from the smallest rodents all the way to us humans, the data suggests that we are profoundly shaped by our social environment and that we suffer greatly when our social bonds are threatened or severed.” Now, it is obviously unrealistic to assert that smartphones and social media should be completely banned, and besides, their usage in our everyday lives is, as previously stated, not entirely negative. The problem is the amount of time we dedicate to the virtual world encompassed in our electronic devices when we should be engaging with the real world. My proposition is simple, and I have zero doubts that anyone reading this has never been subjected to the following piece of advice: put down your phones. I know it’s particularly hard when we’re in situations that present themselves as “pockets” of time to be filled like waiting in line or for a friend, and as a temporary escape from potentially awkward situations. But I challenge you to resist the temptation to reach for your phone whenever an opportunity arises. Instead of scrolling through your Instagram or Twitter feed, let your eyes observe your surroundings — allow your thoughts to filter and out, and don’t give in to that voice of anxiety that urges you to disengage with reality. Ana Couto is a School of Arts and Sciences sophomore majoring in English and journalism and media studies. Her column, “Through the Looking Glass,” runs on alternate Mondays.
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Researchers identify enzyme involved in fat synthesis Harshel Patel
phosphatidic acid to fat synthesis instead, Carman said. “We found that the loss of Fatty acid synthesis is a major the enzyme (phosphatidic acid part of cellular development and phosphatase) diverted the phosis important for many functions phatidic acid from fat synthesis to that a cell performs. Researchers the synthesis of membrane phosare looking into this process to pholipids,” he said. “This resulted learn more about how cells, and in a massive production of membranes and their abnormal expanhumans, work. Founding director of the Rut- sion in the cell.” Such a result is a typical chargers Center for Lipid Research and Board of Governors Pro- acteristic of diseases like cancer. fessor in the School of Environ- This increase in membrane phosmental and Biological Sciences pholipids also makes the cells George Carman, and Gil-Soo Han, more likely to make inflammatory research assistant professor in molecules, leading to inflammathe School of Environmental and tion, he said. Carman and Han used baker’s Biological Sciences, recently pubyeast as a model system. Humans lished a paper on this topic. “The research was to examine and yeast have the same genes how an enzyme…that is required and produce the same proteins involved in the for the synregulation of thesis of trisynthesis, glyceride (fat) “From a dietary point of lipid he said. can regulate view, having a balanced “Of course, the synthesis yeast don’t get of membrane diet to control lipid syn- these diseases, phospholipids,” thesis is something we but the control Carman said in echanisms an email. should all be aware of.” m of lipid syntheThe ensis are similar zyme, known George Carman to that found as phosphatidDirector of the Rutgers Center for Lipid in humans,” ic acid phosResearch he said. phatase, is vital Their reto synthesize search also fats, which are also known as lipids. Its role is to identified a gene involved needed control the rate at which fats and to increase the synthesis of memmembrane phospholipids are pro- brane phospholipids in the first place. Expression of the gene, duced, he said. Phospholipids are molecules known as CHO1, produced an that compose the cell membrane, enzyme that starts phospholipid arranged as a bilayer to hold oth- production, he said. Expression of CHO1 at high er membrane components together. One row of phospholipids fac- volumes produces large quanes outward from the cell and the tities of the enzyme, causing other row faces towards the cell, phosphatidic acid to be used to according to the University of produce phospholipids. Losing phosphatidic acid phosphatase Washington website. A molecule known as phos- activity lets this production go unphatidic acid is used to syn- encumbered, he said. Failure to properly regulate thesize both membrane phospholipids and fats. Normally, phospholipid and fat synthesis phosphatidic acid phosphatase can have implications in a variety reduces membrane phospho- of human diseases, including obelipid production by diverting sity and cancer, he said. Contributing Writer
George Carman and his team at Rugters are focusing on how to balance fat synthesizing enzyme activity in order to avoid excess fat production while also avoiding the risk of cancer that results from a reduction in triglyceride production. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS “On one hand, if phosphatidic acid is abnormally channeled to triglyceride (fat), this can lead to obesity,” Carman said. “On the other hand, if phosphatidic acid is abnormally channeled to membrane phospholipids, too much membrane is made that expands, like in cancer.” Phosphatidic acid phosphatase was first discovered by Carman and Han in 2006, leading to a lot of inquiry on its importance. They initially hoped to produce a drug to stop phosphatidic acid phosphatase production, subsequently stopping production of fat, Carman said. Since then, research has shown that fat production is very important, as it balances out membrane production. Eliminating phosphatidic acid phosphatase like they initially intended would
reduce fat but also increase membrane production, he said. Completely eliminating the enzyme would lower fat in the cell and possibly eliminate obesity, but ultimately lead to something much worse, like cancer, he said. “Accordingly, our research is focused on how to fine-tune the phosphatidic acid phosphatase enzyme so it is not too active, but active enough to keep the synthesis of two type of lipids (triglyceride and phospholipids) in balance,” he said. Damaris Ball, a senior in the Rutgers Business School, believes that being able to control fat production in the body could be beneficial, but would not personally use a medication that performed that task. “I probably wouldn’t use it because I tr y to avoid drugs that
aren’t 100 percent necessar y, but I think it would be a positive thing for people who have weight-related health problems,” she said. Divya Kavuru, a School of Arts and Sciences senior, said she would rather use other methods rather than taking a medication to control body fat. “I wouldn’t use it,” she said. “I would rather use other non-drug alternatives such as controlling my diet.” The main takeaway is that the lipid and membrane synthesis pathways are related, and completely inhibiting fat synthesis would lead to far worse outcomes, he said. “From a dietary point of view, having a balanced diet to control lipid synthesis is something we should all be aware of,” he said.
SIMPLE SCIENCE Madhuri Bhupathiraju Science Editor
If you’ve ever had to focus in a noisy environment, noise-cancelling headphones can prove to be a savior. Concentrating on your essay or studying for your midterm can be much easier if the buzz of the outside world is muf fled. Passive noise-cancelling headphones are physically structured with multiple layers of high density foam or other materials that help with sound absorption, according to How Stuff Works. Although this property adds weight to to the headphones, it manages to reduce noise by around 15 to 20 decibels. However, for comparison, 20 decibels of noise is approximately the volume of whisper-
ing or leaves rustling. Evidently passive headphones are ver y limited in the amount of noise they can barricade. Active headphones contain both the physical noise-cancelling physical properties as the passive ones as well as an additional level of noise reduction. Active headphones can cancel out lower-frequency sound waves by producing their own sound waves that mimic all the properties of incoming sound waves, according to the site. The only difference between the two waves is that the headphone waves are 180 degrees out of phase with the incoming waves. As a product of this set up, the two waves cancel each other out in a process known as destructive interference so external noise is not heard by the user.
DIVERSIONS
October 9, 2017
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Happy Birthday: Live and learn. Take notes and show interest in what others do. Expanding your mind will give you greater insight into what you can do in the future. Change is possible, but it has to be on your terms, not because someone is pushing you. Time is on your side, and a slow but stable strategy will plant you on solid ground. Your numbers are 9, 16, 19, 26, 32, 44, 46.
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): If something bothers you, talk about it. Use intelligence and positive strategy to persuade others to see things your way or to let you continue without interference. Partnerships will undergo change, but it will benefit everyone involved. 4 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Pour your attention into doing the best job possible. Being passionate about what you do or produce will encourage others to respect your progress. A change to improve your position is in the stars. Negotiate on your own behalf. 3 stars GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take the initiative and talk your way into whatever you want to see transpire. You may not please everyone, but as long as you refuse to become angry and you respond with a positive incentive, you will get what you want. 3 stars CANCER (June 21-July 22): Be discreet about the way you live or who you love. Keeping your personal life a secret will help you avoid interference and being judged. Less talk and more action will lead to a better position. Personal growth is encouraged. 3 stars
Pearls Before Swine
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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your generosity is commendable, but keep in mind that charity begins at home. Make sure that you secure your position, your holdings and all your personal passwords and documents. Don’t be too trusting. Use your intelligence. 4 stars VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Listen to what’s being said or offered and retreat to a quiet place where you can consider your options. It’s in your best interest to be cautious and to avoid anyone trying to pressure you to make a decision. 2 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be strategic. Plan your actions and implement what you want to see happen precisely. Refuse to let anyone take over or lead you astray. Work alone to avoid interference. Self-improvement and personal growth are highlighted. 5 stars SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Emotions and money won’t mix. Joint ventures or paying for someone else’s mistakes will lead to regret and resentment. Do your own thing and don’t be fooled by someone who exaggerates. Personal gain and improvements should be your priority. 3 stars SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Pick your words carefully. Don’t leave room for anyone to misinterpret you. Intelligent suggestions will help you avoid a problem with those you collaborate with. Appeal to those showing trepidation by offering an alternative solution or greater incentive. 3 stars CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Focus on your health and financial wellness. Don’t take chances when it comes to your personal life. Sort out any differences you might have with someone before matters escalate. Romance is featured and will improve an important relationship. 3 stars AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can wheel and deal until you get what you want. Personal investments, contracts and taking care of business to benefit you in the future are encouraged. Renewing your promise to someone you love will bring you closer together. 5 stars PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Self-deception is apparent. Don’t let confusion lead you astray. If you aren’t seeing a personal situation clearly, ask a trusted friend to give you some input. Refuse to let uncertainty lead to arguments and regrets. Remain positive and patient. 2 stars
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35 Quiet “Hey you!”
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VICTORY True freshman Groothuis scores winning goal in overtime for upset win continued from back With the victory over the Cardinal on Saturday, Rutgers rebounded from its largest defeat of the season in a big way. The Knights
trailed for most of the first half after Marissa Cicione scored in the fifth minute, but Linde van Schaik evened the score 26 minutes later. The second half saw both teams with chances to take the
lead, particularly Rutgers in the final minutes, but neither side could break through. Thus, the game went to overtime — the Knights’ first in over a year. And 11 minutes in, Groothuis converted off a penalty corner to clinch the victory. While Groothuis was overcome with emotion after the goal — Civico said she even collapsed on the field — she was quick to credit her teammates.
“The feeling was awesome,” Groothuis said. “Winning in overtime against a top 12 team is incredible. But it was a total team effort. We did it with every single person on a set play. It was awesome that I was the one who scored the goal, but if someone else scored I would have been just as happy.” The win was also impressive because they were coming off a loss in which they allowed a
Head coach Meredith Civico led her team to its third ranked victory of the season when it took down No. 12 Stanford in Ann Arbor, Michigan over the weekend. DIMITRI RODRIGUEZ / PHOTO EDITOR / OCTOBER 2016
CONTEST Knights drop conference match against Michigan, remain winless in Big Ten continued from back even crossed the clock, although they both missed. In just the eighth minute, Wolverines midfielder Ivo Cerda scored the first goal of the match, in between what was an onslaught of kicks that saw Michigan attempt five shots in just the first 10 minutes, compared to just two from Rutgers. Then in the 20th minute, Wolverines forward Francis Atuahene put in the second goal of the match for Michigan, giving them a big 2-0 lead and leaving the Knights reeling to set up a scoring opportunity. The next 15 minutes went by somewhat quietly, with Rutgers attempting just one shot and the Wolverines just two, but this patience was all going to pay off for the Knights shortly. Senior forward Ryan Peterson scored the lone goal of the match for Rutgers in the 38th minute, after fellow senior forward Erik Sa set him up from the top. Peterson put in the header goal and narrowed the gap to 2-1. “We got a free kick from about 25-30 yards out. We had the ball
down, everybody set up and got into their normal positions,” Peterson said. “Me and Erik made eye contact and then he put a great shot into good position for me to get up and get it into the net with my head.” Sa and junior forward Miles Hackett each got another shot off during the remainder of the first half, but neither could find the back of the net. The Knights took their first shot of the second half pretty quickly, as freshman defender Vincent Borden’s shot went wide left of the goal just two minutes into the half. This would end up being one of only three shots Rutgers took in the second half. Atuahene scored his second goal of the match in the 57th minute off the third assist of the match for Wolverines forward Mohammed Zakyi, giving back a two-goal lead to Michigan. Hackett and sophomore forward Brian Hawkins attempted the last two shots of the match for the Knights, with Hackett’s shot being saved by the Wolverines goal keeper and Hawkins’s shot going wide left of the goal. “It’s another rough loss especially since now every match
really counts if we want to make it into the NCAA tournament,” Hawkins said. “We’ve just got to focus on the next one and hopefully we will make a big run in the Big Ten tournament.” Rutgers was unable to catch up to Michigan in the end, adding another loss to its season and putting themselves in a tough situation with just five matches left this season, two of which are against the Big Ten. The Knights are also setting themselves up to
potentially have double-digit loses for the second straight season, a feat not wanted by any team. The Wolverines out shot Rutgers 20-9, more than doubling Rutgers in each half and for the match. Junior goalkeeper Rafael Pereira had another good performance saves wise, adding another five to his season totals. Rutgers will tr y to capture its first win at home this season this Wednesday night, in what will be a pivotal match on
season-high 5 goals while scoring none. Michigan outshot them 24-0 — 16 of which were on goal — and earned 10 penalty corners to Rutgers’ zero. The game wasn’t always out of reach though, as freshman goalkeeper Gianna Glatz kept the Wolverines at bay by making four saves in the first 10 minutes. But Michigan eventually broke through with a goal in the 19th minute, and added another in the 32nd, taking a 2-0 lead into intermission. Glatz ended the half with nine saves, which was a career high. The Wolverines came out of the break by scoring twice in the first three and a half minutes and then added their fifth goal 15 minutes later. Civico said that the Knights didn’t play with heart like they could have, and after ward they watched the video of the game to see what they could have done better. “We watched the whole game at night and discussed what Michigan did well and what we need to improve,” Groothuis said. “And I think that helped us let go of the game and move on to Stanford. We did a really good job of getting back and being there on Saturday.” It was a tale of two games for Rutgers. During the first, it was outclassed by a better opponent. But during the second, it pulled off perhaps the biggest upset in program history. Rutgers will play at Michigan State this Friday before returning home to play against Ohio State on Sunday. “We were not the same team against Michigan and Stanford,” Groothuis said. “And if we play like we did against Stanford, we’re going to win a lot more games.” For updates on the Rutgers field hockey team, follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
the winding down season. The Knights will host NJIT at Yurcak Field for another interstate rivalr y matchup. “We’re not going to feel sorry for ourselves or make any excuses, but now we’ve got to get back home and get ready for a quick turnaround against NJIT,” Donigan said. For updates on the Rutgers men’s soccer team, Follow @TargumSports on Twitter.
Senior forward Ryan Peterson scored the lone goal for Rutgers in a 3-1 weekend defeat against Michigan on the road. JEFFREY GOMEZ / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR / SEPTEMBER 2017
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Rutgers falls in straight sets to Maryland, Ohio State Alex Fabugais-Inaba Staff Writier
Another pair of matches and another pair of straight set losses haunted the Rutgers volleyball team this past weekend as the team travelled to College Park, Mar yland and Columbus, Ohio to face off against Mar yland and Ohio State. The Scarlet Knights (5-13, 0-6) now sit at seven consecutive losses, having lost to six Big Ten opponents in straight sets. Although Rutgers did not outplay Mar yland on Friday, the Knights managed to pull together small wins within the game, which was highlighted by a season-high eight team blocks and 37 total digs in Big Ten play. Four blocks each and individual Big Ten highs for Rutgers were achieved by sophomore middle blocker Stasa Miljevic and freshman opposite hitter Kamila Cieslik. Also contributing 11 digs was Cieslik, tying an individual Big Ten high for this season. Leading the Knights’ offense was junior outside hitter Sahbria McLetchie with seven kills, while sophomore middle blocker Jasmine Stackhouse trailing just behind McLetchie, recording five kills. Additionally, both McLetchie and Stackhouse logged two blocks each to add to the excitement at the net.
At the game against Ohio State, Rutgers might have lost easily in the first two sets 25-15 and 25-12, but not without a fight as the Knights battled throughout
the final set to ultimately lose 26-24. The third set saw Rutgers’ highest Big Ten run this season with kills from McLetchie, Miljevic
and freshman outside hitter Yana Kamshilina to put a 9-1 stint up to one point away from the Buckeyes at 22-21. With Ohio State’s attack errors
Sophomore middle blocker Stasa Miljevic had four blocks against Maryland on Friday, but it was not enough as the Knights fell in straight sets. PATRICK CHEN / SEPTEMBER 2017
and head coach CJ Werneke’s second challenge of the night, the Knights tied the score 24-24 before the Buckeyes took control of the final 2 points for the win. Just like the match against Maryland, Rutgers recorded another Big Ten high this season with a team-high five service aces led by Miljevic’s two aces, followed by McLetchie, Cieslik and Sharkey all nabbing one ace apiece. Switching spots this time around was Stackhouse to lead the Knights offensively with six kills and three blocks. McLetchie and Cieslik were close behind with five kills each, while Cieslik also recorded three blocks. Hidden within the Ohio State match, sophomore setter Megan Sharkey reached a historic feat of cracking through 1,000 career assists to total 1,006. To get on Rutgers’ all-time leaderboard, Sharkey sits only 78 assists away from No. 10 Jennifer DelGais’ 1,082 with No. 9 Nicole Bayer’s 1,084 just above it. The Knights will stay home this weekend as yet another pair of matches awaits them at the College Avenue Gymnasium. They will go head to head against Michigan on Friday and Michigan State on Saturday. For updates on the Rutgers volleyball team, follow @TargumSpor ts on Twitter.
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“...If we play like we did against Stanford, we’re going to win a lot more games.” — Freshman midfielder Daphne Groothuis
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FIELD HOCKEY NO. 20 RUTGERS 2, NO. 12 STANFORD 1
RU scores upset victory over Stanford Jordan Farbowitz Correspondent
All season long, the Rutgers field hockey team looked like it was on the verge of earning a marquee win for the program. And this past weekend, it finally got one. After losing to No. 4 Michigan (10-2, 5-0) on Friday, the No. 20 Scarlet Knights (8-5, 2-2) bounced back to triumph over No. 12 Stanford (7-4, 4-0) in overtime on Saturday. It was the highest ranked opponent that they have ever beaten in program histor y and along with wins over then-No. 23 Old Dominion and then-No. 19 Iowa, they now have three wins over ranked opponents this season after previously having just three all time. Head coach Meredith Civico was ecstatic about the win, going as far as saying that it was her proudest moment as a coach. Freshman midfielder Daphne Groothuis, who scored the winning goal on Saturday, highlighted the significance of the win for the season. “We’ve been practicing so hard, and coming from where we were in the beginning to beating a top 12 team is amazing,” she said. “All the work we’ve been putting in, practicing during school, it’s crazy, and all the effort finally paid off.” Freshman midfielder Daphne Groothuis scored the game-winning goal for Rutgers in an upset win over No. 12 Stanford over the weekend. It was the Knights’ third ranked win of the season. CASEY AMBROSIO / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / SEPTEMBER 2017
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MEN’S SOCCER MICHIGAN 3, RUTGERS 1
Knights drop road contest to Wolverines Coby Green Correspondent
The Rutgers men’s soccer team has begun a new losing streak for the third time this season, losing a tough match over the weekend in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Scarlet Knights (2-9-1, 0-6-0) traveled up north on Friday night, where they faced fellow Big Ten team No. 23 Michigan (7-3-2, 4-1-1). Rutgers could not overcome a 2-1 halftime deficit, ultimately falling 3-1. Friday night’s loss marked the seventh loss in eight matches for the Knights, who struggled heavily in the early stretch of the season and seem to be having a hard time shaking it off. Despite this, Rutgers did manage to capture a victory over Princeton on the road two weeks ago. “I’m just disappointed in some little things, just little mistakes here and there that ultimately led to the result,” said head coach Dan Donigan. “We weren’t prepared for them, so give Michigan a lot of credit because they are very good.” Both sides got off to good starts early on, each getting a shot up before two minutes See CONTEST on Page 10
Head coach Dan Donigan saw his team lose yet another Big Ten match over the weekend to Michigan. The Knights are winless in conference play this season, after not winning a match all of 2016. PATRICK CHEN / OCTOBER 2017 knights schedule
EXTRA POINT
MEGAN SHARKEY,
sophomore setter, reached the 1,000 assist milestone over the weekend in the team’s match against Ohio State. She had 15 total in that match, giving her 1,006 in her career. She is 76 assists away from a top-10 total in Rutgers history.
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Mountaineer Invitational
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vs. NJIT
vs. Penn State
at Michigan State
at Indiana
Today, All Day., Morgantown, W.V.
Tomorrow, All Day Sammamish, Wa.
Wednesday, 7 p.m., Yurcak Field
Thursday, 7 p.m., Piscataway, N.J.
Friday, 4 p.m., East Landsing, Mich.
Friday, 7 p.m., Bloomington, Ind.